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Question

Which one of the following Acts empowered the Governor general of India to issue Ordinances:

  1. Charter Act of 1833
  2. Indian Council Act of 1861
  3. IndianCouncil Act of 1892
  4. Indian Council Act of 1909

Answer:

Option B: Indian Council Act of 1861

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Indian Council Act of 1861”.

The Indian Councils Act of 1861 - Portfolio system was introduced and viceroy was empowered to issue ordinances.